Addressing Anti-Black Racism & Gendered Islamophobia

    Cover page of the ACCEC policy brief titled 'Program Overview: Addressing Anti-Black Racism and Gendered Islamophobia,' released in December 2022.
    Page highlighting ACCEC's land acknowledgment, recognizing the history of Indigenous peoples and paying tribute to African Indigenous ancestors.
    Page discussing the increase in Islamophobic and anti-Black hate crimes in Canada and ACCEC's initiatives to address violence against Black Muslim women.
    Summary of social challenges faced by Black Muslim women, highlighting discrimination based on intersectional identities, and specific types of hate crimes.
    Overview of ACCEC's Women and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Program and its tailored support for Black Muslim women facing hate-motivated violence.
    Page listing key deliverables from ACCEC's program, including court navigation, mental health support, and resource navigation for Black Muslim women.
    Findings based on data collected from 32 women served by ACCEC, highlighting challenges like intimate partner violence and economic hardships.
    Graphic analysis of data collected over one year, showcasing participant demographics, types of violence experienced, and intervention types.
    Page presenting ACCEC's recommendations to combat systemic racism and violence against Black Muslim women at federal, provincial, and community levels.
    Details of ACCEC's proposed policy changes, including anti-racist practices, improved representation, and intersectional approaches to addressing hate crimes.